Aug. 27, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Board-certified cardiologist joins Tidelands Health Cardiology
A board-certified cardiologist has joined Tidelands Health Cardiology and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Jacob Ortiz provides care and treatment for a range of heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and more. He performs cardiac
Aug. 19, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Tidelands Health offers minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate
Men with a common prostate condition may benefit from a minimally invasive treatment at Tidelands Health.
Aquablation is a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a common condition that affects half of men by age 60.
BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can affect a man’s Aug. 18, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Board-certified cardiologist joins growing Tidelands Health practice A board-certified cardiologist has joined Tidelands Health Cardiology and is accepting new patients. Dr. William Meeks provides care and treatment for a range of heart and blood vessel conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and more. He conducts stress tests and
Aug. 13, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Tidelands Health hospitals earn national recognition for high-quality stroke care
Tidelands Health hospitals have again earned national recognition for their commitment to providing high-quality care and treatment for patients experiencing or recovering from a stroke.
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital received the Aug. 1, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health awards scholarships to current, future health care professionals Nine current and future health care professionals will start this academic year with a financial boost from Tidelands Health. Through its McRoy and Jo Skipper Initiative for Learning and Teaching, the health system awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships to four local high school graduates and five
July 25, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Registration now open for 20th annual In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk
Registration opens today for the popular Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at Brookgreen Gardens.
Celebrating its 20th year, the walk brings the community together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, remember those lost to
July 22, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Donation fuels progress for patients at Tidelands Health Center for Pediatric Development
Young patients receiving physical, occupational or speech therapy at Tidelands Health now have access to additional equipment and technology thanks to a generous donation from a North Carolina firm.
Intellect Resources donated $21,000 for the purchase of playground-like
July 18, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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A reunion filled with gratitude | Family visits physician who saved their newborn eight years ago
One heartfelt “thank you” could never fully express the gratitude Andrew and Bethany Woolfolk feel for Dr. Scott Nicol, a pediatrician at Tidelands Health.
Eight years after a moment they’ll never forget, the Woolfolks made a special stop at Tidelands Health July 11, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health, partners share tips to stay safe in the water this summer As the hot and humid weather drives more people to cool off at the beach, lakes, rivers and pools, the risk of drowning increases. Tidelands Health, along with partners Midway Fire Rescue and the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to stay safe. “We’ve had several
July 2, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Tidelands Health honored for supportive workplace environment
Tidelands Health has again earned accolades for fostering a workplace environment focused on the well-being of employee partners.
Gallagher, a global HR and business consulting firm, recently named the not-for-profit health system a top employer for workplace culture and recognized Tidelands Health as a July 1, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Tips to avoid fireworks injuries this Fourth of JulySetting off fireworks is a tradition during many Fourth of July celebrations, but it’s important to remember simple steps to keep safe. Visits to emergency departments with burns, hearing damage and other fireworks-related injuries increase leading up to and in the weeks after Independence Day, said Wendi Kobylarz, Tidelands Health June 23, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Take steps to protect yourself during extreme heat this weekWith extreme heat expected this week along the Grand Strand, Tidelands Health offers a few tips to help people protect their health when out in the high temperatures. “Your body can handle only so much heat at one time,” said Dr. Alex Suda, a family medicine physician at Tidelands Health Pediatrics and Adult Medicine in Pawleys June 20, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Hadwin-White Subaru donates blankets to patients with cancer at Tidelands HealthPatients receiving care and treatment for cancer at Tidelands Health will find extra comfort thanks to a generous donation from Hadwin-White Subaru.In what has become an annual tradition, the Horry County business recently donated more than 80 plush, individually wrapped blankets to patients receiving June 18, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health provides record number of free sports physicals to Georgetown County studentsA record number of Georgetown County students received free sports physicals in May through a longstanding Tidelands Health program that helps student athletes prepare to compete.More than 1,000 middle and high school students took advantage of the scheduled clinics at the county’s high schools,
June 4, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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OB/GYN joins Tidelands Health, accepting new patients
An OB/GYN has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Merri Paden provides a wide range of women’s health services, including fertility evaluation and treatment, pregnancy management, preventive care and care for other female reproductive health concerns.
Dr. Paden sees patients at Tidelands
June 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health offers health tips for CCMF festivalgoers
If you’re headed to Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, remember a few simple tips to help you feel great from the first note to the final set.
Tidelands Health, the official health care provider of the festival, offers these health tips to help you prevent sunburn, stay hydrated and avoid other May 28, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Blood drives scheduled ahead of summer season demandTidelands Health is partnering with the American Red Cross and The Blood Connection to offer two blood drives to help meet the need for donations ahead of the summer season. The summer months typically have a higher demand for blood donations as people travel and spend more time outdoors, leading to accidents and medical procedures that
May 14, 2025
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Tidelands Health to expand care access in Horry County with network of ERs, urgent care centers
May 13, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Three Tidelands Health team members honored for their ’Caring Hearts’
Three dedicated Tidelands Health team members have been recognized with “Caring Hearts” awards for their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
James Daniels, an emergency room technician at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital; Melissa Dottery, a patient services representative at
Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Today, Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives through better health.
With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners and more – the health system takes a moment to celebrate this milestone while charting the path to serve future generations.
What began on May 11, 1950, with the opening of a
May 12, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Today, Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives through better health.
With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners and more – the health system takes a
May 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health once again recognized as one of the Top 150 places to work nationally in health care
For the third consecutive year, Tidelands Health secured a place as one of the nation’s top 150 places to work in health care.
Becker’s Healthcare, a leading source of information and forums for industry decision-makers, recognized the not-for-profit health system April 24, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offering free sports physicals for Georgetown County school athletes in May Students in Georgetown County School District can get their required physicals to participate in school sports teams during free, on-site clinics provided by Tidelands Health in May. Physicians, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and other care providers will conduct the sports
April 23, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Physician joins growing urology practice at Tidelands Health
A fellowship-trained physician has joined the growing urology practice at Tidelands Health.
Dr. Lauren Cooley provides specialty care for a variety of conditions affecting the urinary system, including urologic cancers, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections and
April 28, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health nursing leader earns statewide Palmetto Gold award
A Tidelands Health nursing leader has earned statewide recognition for excellence.
Shelly Laird, director of women and children’s services, was honored with the prestigious Palmetto Gold award presented by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation.
"Shelly's unwavering dedication and compassionate
April 28, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Securely dispose of unused medications any time at Tidelands Health hospitals
You can drop off unused or expired medications for proper disposal any time at Tidelands Health hospitals.
Secure kiosks for medication disposal are available near the main entrance at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road, and at Tidelands Waccamaw Community
April 21, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health marketing and communications leader honored nationally
Amy Stevens, vice president and chief marketing officer at Tidelands Health, has been recognized nationally as one of 78 hospital and health system chief marketing officers to know.
Becker’s Hospital Review, known as a go-to publication for hospital and health care leaders, compiled the list
April 17, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health Urology opens second location
Tidelands Health Urology has opened a location in Georgetown to better meet community need.
Patients can now schedule appointments at the new Tidelands Health Urology location inside Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road. Tidelands Health Urology also has an office in Murrells Inlet inside
April 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health
A board-certified family medicine physician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Tyler Kelly provides comprehensive health services including wellness checkups, ongoing treatment for controlling chronic conditions such as diabetes and more.
Dr. Kelly sees patients at
March 28, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Students get behind-the-scenes look at rehabilitation careers during first ’Healing Hands’ event at Tidelands Health
High school students interested in pursuing careers in rehabilitation therapy got a behind-the-scenes lesson from experienced therapists Thursday during a unique event at Tidelands Health.
“Healing Hands: Career Pathways in Rehabilitation” offered
March 26, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Tidelands Health physician returns to running after recovering from a stroke, will compete in Bridge2Bridge run this weekend
Lacing up his running shoes and going for a run is something Dr. Alex Duvall, a physician at Tidelands Health Family Medicine at Georgetown, is thankful to still be able to do.
He doesn’t run to win races or chase marathons, but instead, to
March 26, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Allergy season is here: Tips for finding relief
It’s allergy season – that time of year when many people have itchy eyes, scratchy throats, congestion and sneezing fits.
These symptoms may call for an over-the-counter medication to get relief. But all medications aren’t created equal. So, what’s the best treatment for you?
The answer depends on your symptoms and
March 24, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health to serve as official health care provider of Carolina Country Music Fest
Music fans headed to Carolina Country Music Fest this June can rely on Tidelands Health to support their health and wellness throughout the festival.
The not-for-profit health system will once again serve as official health care provider for CCMF, which is set for June 5-8 on
March 21, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Largest group of incoming residency physicians at Tidelands Health announced during Match Day on Friday
The newly expanded Tidelands Health MUSC Graduate Medical Education Program learned during Match Day on Friday the names of the 14 physicians from across the country who will come here for residency training.
Tidelands Health will welcome its largest group of
March 18, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Running down a dream | Tidelands Health team member chasing goal of completing half marathons in all 50 states
When Lisa Hadwin’s adult daughter set out to run a half marathon in every state, Hadwin figured she’d tag along for a few.
Hadwin enjoys running, and the races give her the opportunity to spend quality time with her daughter, Madison Crowe, 27, an
March 11, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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On a mission | Tidelands Health physician provides needed care in remote Nigerian village
People living in a remote, impoverished village in Nigeria receive needed health care services annually thanks to the dedicated efforts of a Tidelands Health physician.
Every year, Dr. John Ijem organizes a daylong clinic in Amaigbo Edda offering free care to hundreds of March 6, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offering several blood drives this month Tidelands Health is providing several opportunities for community members to conveniently donate blood in March. The health system is partnering with its blood suppliers, American Red Cross and The Blood Connection, to offer several blood drives this month in Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island and Georgetown:
Friday, March 14,
Board-certified cardiologist joins Tidelands Health Cardiology
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Tidelands Health offers minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate
Board-certified cardiologist joins growing Tidelands Health practice
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Tidelands Health hospitals earn national recognition for high-quality stroke care
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Tidelands Health awards scholarships to current, future health care professionals
now open for 20th annual In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk
Donation fuels progress for patients at Tidelands Health Center for Pediatric Development
A reunion filled with gratitude | Family visits physician who saved their newborn eight years ago
Tidelands Health, partners share tips to stay safe in the water this summer
Tidelands Health honored for supportive workplace environment
Tips to avoid fireworks injuries this Fourth of July 2025
Take steps to protect yourself during extreme heat this week
Hadwin-White Subaru donates blankets to patients with cancer at Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health provides record number of free sports physicals to Georgetown County students
OB/GYN joins Tidelands Health, accepting new patients
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Tidelands Health offers health tips for CCMF festivalgoers
Blood drives scheduled ahead of summer season demand
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Tidelands Health to expand care access in Horry County with network of ERs, urgent care centers and primary care offices
Three Tidelands Health team members honored for their ’Caring Hearts’
Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Tidelands Health once again recognized as one of the Top 150 places to work nationally in health care
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Tidelands Health offering free sports physicals for Georgetown County school athletes in May
Physician joins growing urology practice at Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health nursing leader earns statewide Palmetto Gold award
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Securely dispose of unused medications any time at Tidelands Health hospitals
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Tidelands Health marketing and communications leader honored nationally
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Tidelands Health Urology opens second location
Board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Tyler Kelly, joins Tidelands Health
Students get behind-the-scenes look at rehabilitation careers during first ’Healing Hands’ event at Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health physician returns to running after recovering from a stroke, will compete in Bridge2Bridge run this weekend
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Allergy season is here: Tips for finding relief
Tidelands Health to serve as official health care provider of Carolina Country Music Fest
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Largest group of incoming residency physicians at Tidelands Health announced during Match Day on Friday
Running down a dream | Tidelands Health team member chasing goal of completing half marathons in all 50 states
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On a mission | Tidelands Health physician provides needed care in remote Nigerian village
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Tidelands Health offering several blood drives this month
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